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Table of Contents
Foreword/Explanation of Recommendations ........................................................................................1 HTD Sprockets ....................................................................................................................................2-3 PowerGrip GT2 Sprockets ..................................................................................................................4-6 Poly Chain GT2 Sprockets..................................................................................................................7-8 RPP/RPP+Plus Sprockets....................................................................................................................9-10 Panther/QT Powerchain Sprockets ....................................................................................................11 Interchange Matrix..................................................................................................................................12 Timing Belt/Pulley Profiles ....................................................................................................................13

The following are registered trademarks of the Gates Corporation: GT HTD Poly Chain PowerGrip PowerGrip HTD EliminatorTM Other trademarks:
BlackHawk PD, Hi-Performance PD and WhiteHawk PD are trademarks of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. HTB is a trademark of Jason Industrial, Inc. HPT is a trademark of the Emerson Power Transmission Corporation. Panther, Panther Ultra, RPP, and RPP+ Plus are trademarks of Carlisle Power Transmission Products, Inc. QT Powerchain is a trademark of TB Woods, Inc. Synchro-Link is a trademark of Bando Chemical Industries, LTD.

AIRCRAFT POLICY WARNING! BE SAFE Do not use Gates belts, pulleys or sprockets on aircraft propeller or rotor drive systems or in-flight accessory drives. Gates products are not designed or intended for aircraft use.
Copyright 2004 Printed in U.S. of America Gates Corporation P.O. Box 5887 Denver, Colorado 80217

Foreword
This brochure can assist you in determining the proper belt/sprocket combinations for original drive designs as well as replacement for existing drive components. Knowing which synchronous belt is compatible with which synchronous sprocket is critical for optimum drive performance. When system compatibility recommendations are followed, both the life of the belt and sprockets are maximized. In addition, safety issues may arise when high performance synchronous belt ratings are used to design new drives and sprockets are used that are not compatible or recommended. A PowerGrip GT2 belt should only be used in an HTD sprocket as a replacement for an existing HTD belt. For new designs, PowerGrip GT2 belts should only be used with PowerGrip GT2 Sprockets. A Poly Chain GT2 belt should only be used in a Poly Chain GT sprocket as a replacement for an existing Poly Chain GT belt. For new designs, Poly Chain GT2 belts should only be used with Poly Chain GT2 Sprockets.

Explanation of Recommendations
RecommendedOriginal Design: This combination is designed to be used together. Note: For new drive designs, belts should only be used with the intended sprockets (see warnings). Published belt ratings apply only to belts used with the sprockets they were intended for. Replacement Only: This combination is recommended only for replacement and widths should be adjusted as indicated. Replacement combinations should not be used in new designs (see warnings). Not Recommended: This combination is not recommended due to potentially reduced service life of either the belt, the sprockets, or both. Also, a combination may not be recommended if another product line from the same manufacturer is more appropriate. No Compatibility: This combination is not compatible, either because the belt does not wrap the sprockets well or because the belt tooth is too large to fit the sprocket grooves.

NOTES 1. Sprocket groove drawings are all based upon 38-40 grooves. Ideal form with no variation from manufacturing tolerance was assumed. 2. Belt tooth drawings represent ideal form with no manufacturing variation.

HTD Sprockets
WARNING:
When Designing belt drives for New Applications with PowerGrip GT2 Power Ratings: DO NOT USE HTD SPROCKET SYSTEMS. HTD SPROCKETS/BUSHINGS MAY NOT HANDLE THE INCREASED TORQUE LOADS AND DAMAGE TO THE SPROCKET AND/OR BUSHING MAY OCCUR. ONLY USE POWERGRIP GT2 SPROCKETS FOR NEW DESIGNS.

5M/8M/14M HTD Belts

5M PowerGrip GT2 Belts

8M PowerGrip GT2 Belts

Recommended Original Design Large robust belt tooth design Significant backlash

Not Recommended Reduced performance The sprocket/bushing capacity may be too low for new designs

Replacement Only Quieter operation/increased backlash The sprocket/bushing capacity may be too low for new designs When replacing HTD belts the belt width may be reduced one size

14M PowerGrip GT2 Belts

5M Poly Chain GT Belts

Replacement Only Quieter operation/increased backlash The sprocket/ bushing capacity may be too low for new designs When replacing HTD belts the belt width may be reduced one size

Not Recommended Reduced performance The sprocket/ bushing capacity may be too low for new designs

HTD Sprockets

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8M Poly Chain GT2 Belts

14M Poly Chain GT2 Belts

8M/14M EliminatorTM Belts

No Compatibility The belt will not fully wrap the sprocket The belt tooth is deeper than the sprocket groove

Not Recommended Increased noise and belt wear The belt tooth is deeper than the sprocket groove The sprocket/ bushing capacity may be too low for new designs

Not Recommended Belt Widths do not match sprocket widths PowerGrip GT2 belt line is preferred for replacement

5M RPP+Plus Belts

Not Recommended The sprocket/ bushing capacity may be too low for new designs Increased backlash

PowerGrip GT2 Sprockets

5M PowerGrip GT2 Belts

8M PowerGrip GT2 Belts

14M PowerGrip GT2 Belts

Recommended Original Design Excellent pitch fit Very low backlash

Recommended Original Design Excellent pitch fit Very low backlash

Recommended Original Design Excellent pitch fit Very low backlash

5M/8M HTD Belts

14M HTD Belts

No Compatibility The belt tooth is too large to fully seat in the sprocket groove

No Compatibility The belt tooth is too large to fully seat in the sprocket groove

PowerGrip GT2 Sprockets

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5M Poly Chain GT Belts

8M Poly Chain GT2 Belts

14M Poly Chain GT2 Belts

Recommended Original Design Excellent pitch fit Very low backlash

No Compatibility The belt will not fully wrap the sprocket

Not Recommended The sprocket/ bushing capacity may be too low for new designs Belt widths do not match sprocket widths

8M EliminatorTM Belts

14M EliminatorTM Belts

Not Recommended Belt Widths do not match sprocket widths Use with PowerGrip GT2 belts (Original design)

Not Recommended Belt widths do not match sprocket widths Use with PowerGrip GT2 belts (Original design)

PowerGrip GT2 Sprockets

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5M RPP+Plus Belts

8M RPP+Plus/ WhiteHawk Pd Belts

14M RPP+Plus/ WhiteHawk Pd Belts

No Compatibility Reduced performance The belt tooth is too large to fully seat in the sprocket groove

No Compatibility Reduced performance The belt tooth is too large to fully seat in the sprocket groove

No Compatibility Reduced performance The belt tooth is too wide to fully seat in the sprocket groove

8M Panther/QT Powerchain/ BlackHawk Pd Belts

14M Panther/QT Powerchain/ BlackHawk Pd Belts

No Compatibility Reduced performance The belt tooth is too large to fully seat in the sprocket groove Belt widths do not match sprocket widths The sprocket capacity may be too low for new designs
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No Compatibility Reduced performance The belt tooth is too wide to fully seat in the sprocket groove Belt widths do not match sprocket widths The sprocket capacity may be too low for new designs

Poly Chain GT2 Sprockets

WARNING:
When Designing Belt Drives for New Applications with Poly Chain GT2 Power Ratings: DO NOT USE POLY CHAIN GT SPROCKET SYSTEMS. POLY CHAIN GT SPROCKETS/BUSHINGS MAY NOT HANDLE THE INCREASED TORQUE LOADS AND DAMAGE TO THE SPROCKET AND/OR BUSHING MAY OCCUR. ONLY USE POLYCHAIN GT2 SPROCKETS FOR NEW DESIGNS.

8M/14M Poly Chain GT2 Belts

8M HTD Belts

14M HTD Belts

Recommended - Original Design Thirty percent increase in belt capacity over Poly Chain GT belts

No Compatibility The belt will not fully wrap the sprocket The belt tooth is too large to fully seat in the sprocket groove

No Compatibility The belt tooth is too large to fully seat in the sprocket groove

8M PowerGrip GT2 Belts

14M PowerGrip GT2 Belts

No Compatibility The belt will not fully wrap the sprocket The belt tooth is too large to fully seat in the sprocket groove

Not Recommended Greatly reduced performance (if drive originally designed with Poly Chain GT2) Belt widths do not match sprocket widths Excellent pitch fit

Note:
Poly Chain GT2 belts may be used to replace Poly Chain GT belts on GT sprockets. In most cases, the belt width may be reduced when replacing a GT belt with a GT2 belt. Contact Gates Product Application Help line at 303-744-5800 for more information.

Poly Chain GT2 Sprockets

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8M EliminatorTM Belts

14M EliminatorTM Belts

8M RPP+Plus/ WhiteHawk Pd Belts

No Compatibility Not Recommended The belt will not fully wrap the sprocket Majority of belt widths do not match sprocket widths Belt widths do not match sprocket Greatly reduced performance widths Use with Poly Chain GT2 belts (Original design) 14M RPP+Plus/ WhiteHawk Pd Belts 8M Panther/QT Powerchain/ BlackHawk Pd Belts

No Compatibility The belt will not fully wrap the sprocket Belt widths do not match sprocket widths

14M Panther/QT Powerchain/ BlackHawk Pd Belts

No Compatibility The belt tooth is too wide to fully seat in the sprocket groove Greatly reduced performance Belt widths do not match sprocket widths

No Compatibility The belt will not fully wrap the sprocket Belt widths do not match sprocket widths

No Compatibility The belt tooth is too wide to fully seat in the sprocket groove Greatly reduced performance Belt widths do not match sprocket widths

RPP/RPP+Plus Sprockets

5M HTD Belts

5M PowerGrip GT2 Belts

8M PowerGrip GT2 Belts

No Compatibility The belt tooth is too large to fully seat in the sprocket groove

Replacement Only The sprocket/ bushing capacity may be too low for new designs

Replacement Only The sprocket/bushing capacity may be too low for new designs EliminatorTM belt line is a premium replacement option

14M PowerGrip GT2 Belts

5M Poly Chain GT Belts

Replacement Only The sprocket/bushing capacity may be too low for new designs For replacement of RPP/ RPP+Plus belts, the belt width may be reduced one size Fairly good pitch fit Improved performance over RPP+Plus EliminatorTM belt line is a premium replacement option

Replacement Only The sprocket/ bushing capacity may be too low for new designs

RPP/RPP+Plus Sprockets

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8M Poly Chain GT2 Belts

14M Poly Chain GT2 Belts

8M/14M EliminatorTM Belts

No Compatibility The belt will not fully wrap the sprocket Belt widths do not match sprocket widths

Not Recommended Belt widths do not match sprocket widths Fairly good pitch fit The sprocket/bushing capacity may be too low for new designs

Replacement Only Belt widths do not match sprocket widths For replacement of RPP/RPP+ Plus belts, use the next smaller width Good pitch fit Greatly improved performance over RPP+ Plus

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Panther/QT Powerchain Sprockets

8M PowerGrip GT2 Belts

14M PowerGrip GT2 Belts

8M Poly Chain GT2 Belts

Not Recommended Reduced performance Belt widths do not match sprocket widths EliminatorTM belt line is preferred for replacement

Not Recommended Reduced performance Fairly good pitch fit Belt widths do not match sprocket widths EliminatorTM belt line is preferred for replacement

No Compatibility The belt will not fully wrap the sprocket Belt widths do not match sprocket widths

14M Poly Chain GT2 Belts

8M/14M EliminatorTM Belts

Not Recommended Belt widths do not match sprocket widths Fairly good pitch fit The sprocket/ bushing capacity may be too low for new designs

Replacement Only Good pitch fit Improved performance compared to Panther Ultra and BlackHawk PDTM

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Interchange Matrix

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Timing Belts / Pulleys

Todays belt market contains a variety of similar, yet distinct Timing belt/pulley profiles. Even though some of the profiles appear visually similar, they cannot be interchanged. For example, the belt pitch measurements for XL, T5, and AT5 are similar. However, a closer look at additional tooth dimensions reveals that the belts cannot be interchanged due to variations in belt tooth/pulley groove shape, depth, and angle. Care should be taken to distinguish between various Timing profiles and to ensure that a particular type of Timing belt is only used with its intended mating pulley. Please reference the chart below for nominal Timing belt dimensions.

Not Interchangeable

Not Int erchangeable

Not Interchangeable

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